Anna Valcheva

Anna Valcheva is a seasoned investment professional with extensive experience in venture capital, private equity, and investment banking. She currently serves as a Venture Partner focusing on early-stage venture capital at Alumni Ventures Group (AVG).1

Professional Experience

Current Role: Anna has been a Venture Partner at Alumni Ventures Group since November 2018. In this role, she:

• Works with Waterman Ventures, AVG's Social Impact Fund, and Women Founders' Fund
• Focuses on sectors including FinTech, Technology, HealthcareTech, SusTech/Environment, FoodTech, and Digital Media
• Co-invests with top-tier VC funds such as Accel, Sequoia, and Andreessen Horowitz1

Previous Positions: Anna's career history includes:

• Managing Director at FNEX (2017-2019), focusing on late-stage venture capital
• Investment Advisor for the United Nations Development Programme (2016-2018), specializing in sustainable ocean investments
• Managing Director at Hypatia Capital Group (2012-2015), concentrating on growth private equity
• Senior Vice President in Investment Banking at FBR (2009-2011)
• Vice President in Investment Banking and Global Capital Markets at J.P. Morgan (1998-2008)1

Education

Anna has a strong educational background, including:

• MBA from Columbia Business School
• MBA from London Business School
• Bachelor of Arts (triple B.A., Magna Cum Laude with Honors) from Brown University
• Studies at the University of Oxford and Deerfield Academy1

Skills and Languages

Anna is proficient in multiple languages:

• English (native or bilingual proficiency)
• Russian, German, and French (professional working proficiency)1

Her diverse experience and educational background have equipped Anna with a broad skill set in venture capital, private equity, and investment banking, particularly in technology-driven sectors and sustainable investments.